{"product_id":"1960s-showa-calligraphy-scroll-toshogu-goi-kun-東照宮御遺訓-approximately174x55cm","title":"1960s Shōwa Calligraphy Scroll – Tōshōgū Goi-kun (東照宮御遺訓) (Approximately174X55CM)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"375\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eExcellent vintage condition. There are no noticeable stains, tears, or significant signs of wear. The calligraphy remains crisp, and the silk brocade mounting is well preserved. Measures approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"374\"\u003e174 × 55 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"811\"\u003eThis Japanese calligraphy hanging scroll dates to the 1960s and presents a traditional moral teaching based on the \u003cstrong data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"510\"\u003eTōshōgū Legacy\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"529\"\u003eTōshōgū Goi-kun\u003c\/em\u003e \/ 東照宮御遺訓), a collection of ethical maxims traditionally attributed to \u003cstrong data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"641\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eTokugawa Ieyasu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Executed in bold black ink on paper with an elegant silk brocade mounting, the scroll was created as both a work of calligraphic art and a reminder of timeless virtues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003eThe inscription is presented under the title \u003cstrong data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"868\"\u003e東照宮公遺訓\u003c\/strong\u003e (\"Legacy of Tōshōgū\") and is signed \u003cstrong data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"912\"\u003e竹山書\u003c\/strong\u003e (\"Written by Chikuzan\"). The text emphasizes humility, patience, moderation, self-discipline, and personal responsibility—principles long associated with traditional Japanese ethics and the enduring legacy of Tokugawa Ieyasu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003eFollowing the Second World War, moral and philosophical calligraphy scrolls of this type became especially popular throughout Japan. They were commonly displayed in homes, schools, martial arts dōjō, businesses, and reception rooms as daily reminders of discipline, integrity, and respectful conduct. Their combination of meaningful text and expressive brushwork made them both decorative and inspirational.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003eRendered in confident brushstrokes and mounted in a classic \u003cem data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1619\"\u003ekakejiku\u003c\/em\u003e format, this scroll reflects the postwar revival of traditional Japanese calligraphy and the continued appreciation for historical teachings in modern Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003eA beautifully preserved Shōwa-period calligraphy scroll that combines refined brushwork with one of Japan's best-known ethical traditions, making it an excellent addition to any collection of Japanese art, calligraphy, or cultural history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Echoes of Edo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49305796739331,"sku":null,"price":5000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5965\/1587\/files\/IMG_7514.jpg?v=1784686098","url":"https:\/\/echoesofedo.com\/products\/1960s-showa-calligraphy-scroll-toshogu-goi-kun-%e6%9d%b1%e7%85%a7%e5%ae%ae%e5%be%a1%e9%81%ba%e8%a8%93-approximately174x55cm","provider":"Echoes of Edo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}